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Patent Applications by CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA on March 27th, 2025

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 88 patent applications

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA has applied for patents in the areas of G06F3/12 (8), H04N1/00 (8), G03G21/18 (7), G03G15/00 (4), G06T5/50 (4) B25J9/1697 (3), G06T11/60 (3), G06T5/70 (2), G06F3/1257 (2), G03G15/0233 (2)

With keywords such as: unit, image, apparatus, configured, processing, data, portion, direction, sheet, and information in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

20250099057. RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM, METHOD OF OPERATING RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): NORIHIKO MIYACHI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): A61B6/00

CPC Code(s): A61B6/487



Abstract: to allow a radiation imaging apparatus to perform imaging processing of determining the end of fluoroscopy without performing synchronous communication to and from a radiation generation apparatus, the radiation imaging apparatus includes: a radiation detection unit which includes a plurality of pixels for radiation detection arranged therein and which is to be used for generation of image data based on radiation applied to the radiation detection unit; and a determination unit configured to determine that irradiation of the radiation has stopped when a reduction amount of an irradiation amount of the radiation obtained from a detection pixel included in the plurality of pixels is larger than a reduction threshold value.


20250100153. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, ROBOT SYSTEM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRODUCT, AND RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAISHI MATSUMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, G06T7/20, G06T7/70

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1697



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes an information processing portion configured to perform information processing. the information processing portion is configured to obtain sensing data from a vision sensor having sensed a workpiece, use the sensing data as input data for a learned model, and obtain, on a basis of the learned model, information of a region including a plurality of positions that are possible positions of a first finger portion among at least two finger portions included in a robot in a case of causing the at least two finger positions to perform a holding operation of holding the workpiece.


20250100154. COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOT, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, SYSTEM, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROTO MIZOHANA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, RYOJI TSUKAMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOMOHIRO IZUMI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J13/08, G06T7/73

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1697



Abstract: a computer-implemented method for controlling a robot includes acquiring a current image showing a positional relationship between a first object held by the robot and a second object, determining whether the first object and the second object are in a reference positional relationship based on the current image, and controlling, in a case where a computer determines that the first object and the second object are in a reference positional relationship based on the current image, a position and a posture of the robot according to a trajectory of the robot set before the determining such that the first object and the second object have a target positional relationship.


20250100155. ROBOT DEVICE, ROBOT DEVICE CONTROLLING METHOD, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASAKAZU TAKAHASHI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J9/02, B25J15/08

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1697



Abstract: a robot device includes an imaging unit, an end effector including a base part and a moving part configured to move an object with respect to the base part, a robot configured to support the end effector in such a manner that the robot can move a position of the end effector, and a control unit configured to control the imaging unit, the moving part, and the robot. in a case where a movement control is executed to move a position of the object based on the image captured by the imaging unit and a target image, the control unit is configured to execute a first mode in which the position of the object is moved by controlling the robot to move the position of the end effector, and a second mode in which the position of the object is moved by controlling the moving part.


20250100167. ROBOT, ROBOT CONTROL METHOD, DRIVE DEVICE, DRIVE DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSHIYUKI MIYAZAKI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B25J19/00

CPC Code(s): B25J19/00



Abstract: a robot includes at least one joint connecting two links. the joint includes a light source mounted on a substrate and a diffusion unit configured to diffuse light from the light source. a space in which a wiring is stored is provided between a virtual plane in the substrate and the diffusion unit.


20250100168. ROBOT, CONTROL METHOD OF ROBOT, RECORDING MEDIUM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE, DRIVE DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF DRIVE DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): JUNICHI FUKUDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B25J19/00, B25J13/08

CPC Code(s): B25J19/0054



Abstract: a robot includes a first link, a second link, a motor configured to displace the second link with respect to the first link, a motor control unit configured to control the motor, a first heat dissipation member, a second heat dissipation member, a first heat conduction member configured to connect the motor control unit and the first heat dissipation member to each other, and a second heat conduction member configured to connect the motor and the second heat dissipation member to each other. the first heat conduction member and the second heat conduction member are separated from each other, and the first heat dissipation member and the second heat dissipation member are separated from each other.


20250100208. MOLDING SYSTEM, MOLDING METHOD, AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KUNIHIKO ASADA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B29C59/00, B29C37/00, B29C59/02

CPC Code(s): B29C59/002



Abstract: during a molding process for bringing a mold into contact with a substrate on which a foreign substance is inspected, thereby molding a composition on the substrate, foreign substance positions on the substrate are detected, a substrate foreign substance position where a foreign substance is present on the substrate before the molding process is started is identified among the detected foreign substance positions, and an inspection condition used to inspect a foreign substance on the substrate is updated based on the identified substrate foreign substance position. an inspection condition is thus updated, whereby it is possible to provide a configuration having an advantage in detecting a foreign substance on a substrate.


20250100276. LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKUMA KODOI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/14, B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14



Abstract: to provide a liquid ejection head capable of implementing both improvement of reliability and downsizing at the same time. the liquid ejection head comprises an element substrate ejecting liquid, an electrical wiring substrate electrically connected to the element substrate, and a liquid storage portion configured to store liquid to be supplied to the element substrate. on the first face of the electrical wiring substrate, an electrical part generating heat in a case where power input from the outside for ejecting liquid is controlled is provided. the liquid storage portion is provided on the first face side of the electrical wiring substrate. the electrical part and the liquid storage portion are not provided at positions opposite to each other in a case of being viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first face.


20250100277. LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSUKE TAKAGI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, CHIAKI MURAOKA of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YASUAKI KITAYAMA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, MASATOSHI OHIRA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOMOAKI KAMAGATA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/14, B41J2/175, B41J2/18

CPC Code(s): B41J2/14072



Abstract: an object is to provide a liquid ejection head that can be mounted on a liquid ejection apparatus easily. the liquid ejection head comprises: a storing unit configured to store liquid; an element substrate having an ejection port surface in which an ejection port for ejecting liquid stored in the storing unit is formed; and an electrical circuit substrate electrically relaying a liquid ejection apparatus and the element substrate. in a posture in which the liquid ejection head is mounted on the liquid ejection apparatus, the electrical circuit substrate is located above the element substrate in the vertical direction, on the electrical circuit substrate, a connector for electrically connecting with an electrical connecting member comprised by the liquid ejection apparatus is provided, and on the electrical circuit substrate, the connector is provided only on a top surface facing in a direction opposite to the ejection port surface.


20250100278. LIQUID EJECTION HEAD SUBSTRATE, LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSUKE MIURA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUZURU ISHIDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/14

CPC Code(s): B41J2/1408



Abstract: a technology capable of efficiently dissipating heat in a printing element substrate with a temperature adjustment heating element mounted thereon is to be provided. a liquid ejection head substrate capable of ejecting liquid using energy generated by an energy generating element includes: a base; a first heat transfer layer configured to be installed below the energy generating element, and formed by being laminated on the base via an insulating layer; a temperature adjustment heating element configured to be capable of adjusting the temperatures of the liquid and the liquid ejection head substrate; and a first heat transfer member configured to connect the first heat transfer layer and the base, wherein the first heat transfer member is installed between adjacent ones of a plurality of the energy generating elements and between the energy generating element and the temperature adjustment heating element.


20250100292. LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masahito Yoshida of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kouhei Tokuda of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J2/175

CPC Code(s): B41J2/17596



Abstract: a liquid discharge apparatus includes a container, a passage, first and second cover portions, and a valve unit. liquid is injected into the container through an injection portion and supplied from the container through the passage to the liquid discharge head. the first cover portion pivots on a first axis as a center between an open position to allow access to the injection portion and a close position to not allow access to the injection portion. the second cover portion pivots on a second axis intersecting the first axis and as a center between an open position of the second cover portion to expose the first cover portion and a close position of the second cover portion to cover the first cover portion. the valve unit switches to an open state to open the passage when the second cover portion pivots from the open position to the close position.


20250100312. PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Takashi Sawada of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B41J29/393, B41J29/48

CPC Code(s): B41J29/393



Abstract: a printing apparatus includes: a plurality of sheet housing units; and a notification unit configured to, in a case where, in printing, a sheet is supplied from a first sheet housing unit included in the plurality of sheet housing units, make a notification of a message prompting that a user operation not be performed on a second sheet housing unit different from the first sheet housing unit. in a case where the second sheet housing unit is operated by a user, a path that the second sheet housing unit passes overlaps with at least a portion of a conveyance path of the sheet supplied from the first sheet housing unit.


20250100822. SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TOSHIFUMI ITABASHI of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, WATARU MURATA of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B65H1/26, B65H3/08

CPC Code(s): B65H1/266



Abstract: provided is a sheet conveyance apparatus that includes a housing in which a sheet conveyance unit configured to convey a sheet is stored, an opening and closing unit configured to open and close by rotating with respect to the housing, a feeding unit configured to feed a sheet, a rotation unit configured to support the opening and closing unit to rotate with respect to the housing, and a regulating unit configured to regulate the opening and closing unit. the rotation unit includes a rotating shaft that is attached to one of the opening and closing unit and the housing, and serves as a rotation center of the opening and closing unit in rotating, a first groove portion that is formed in the other of the opening and closing unit and the housing, and a lock unit configured to switch between locked and released states.


20250100840. SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TARO ISHIFUNE of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B65H43/06, B65H31/34, B65H37/04, B65H39/04

CPC Code(s): B65H43/06



Abstract: a sheet processing apparatus includes a stacking portion on which sheets targeted for sheet processing are stacked. in the apparatus, a control unit generates, in a buffer section provided in a conveyance path for conveying sheets to the stacking portion, a sheet bundle in which positions of sheets conveyed on the conveyance path are shifted in sequence to an upstream side in a conveyance direction and overlapped. an alignment unit performs alignment processing in the conveyance direction on the sheet bundle stacked on the stacking portion. a processing unit performs sheet processing on the sheet bundle on which the alignment processing has been performed. the control unit controls shift amounts of the positions of the sheets when the sheets are overlapped in the buffer section in sequence, according to sizes of the sheets conveyed on the conveyance path.


20250101287. MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MATERIAL, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUICHIRO MIYAUCHI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHIGERU ICHIHARA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): C09K5/14, C01G31/02

CPC Code(s): C09K5/14



Abstract: a material includes a mixture of a plurality of particles formed containing a latent-heat material that causes solid-solid phase transition and a heat-conductive material having a higher heat conductivity than the latent-heat material. a volume fraction of the heat-conductive material in the material is 20% or more and less than 100%, and an average particle diameter of the particles is 0.1 �m or more and 40 �m or less.


20250101361. CELL OBSERVATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HISAFUMI EBISAWA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YOJI YAMAMOTO of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, ICHIRO HARADA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): C12M1/34, C12M1/00

CPC Code(s): C12M41/36



Abstract: a cell observation system has: a part for a culturing container to be placed, the culturing container having a surface where cells are culturable and an optically transparent side face forming a peripheral wall of the surface; a light emission unit configured to irradiate the surface with irradiation light from the side face; and an image capturing unit configured to capture images of the surface and has at least any of features (a) controlling variation in an amount of light of the irradiation light, the surface being irradiated with the irradiation light, and the variation being due to absorption of light by a medium in the culturing container and (b) correcting an effect caused by variation in an amount of light of the irradiation light, the surface being irradiated with the irradiation light, and the variation being due to absorption of light by a medium in the culturing container.


20250102636. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MAASA ITO of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUYUKI SHIGETA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G01S7/481, G01S7/4865, G01S17/894, G01S17/931

CPC Code(s): G01S7/4816



Abstract: a photoelectric conversion device includes a photon detection unit configured to generate pulses according to incidence of photons, a counting unit configured to perform counting of the pulses output from the photon detection unit and hold a count value obtained by the counting, and an output unit configured to read the count value from the counting unit and output a frame based on the count value. in a first mode, the counting unit operates as a first counter and a second counter each performs the counting and holds the count value. in the first mode, the count value is read from the second counter in a first period in which the first counter performs the counting.


20250102644. TDC DEVICE AND RANGING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): WATARU ENDO of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, HIROYUKI MUTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G01S7/4865, G01S7/481, G01S17/894

CPC Code(s): G01S7/4865



Abstract: a tdc device includes: a plurality of tdc circuits; a clock supply unit configured to supply a common clock signal to the tdc circuits; and a start control unit configured to output a count start signal instructing a start timing of a counting operation to the tdc circuits. the start control unit outputs the count start signal after a predetermined delay time has passed since a timing when supply of the common clock signal is started from the clock supply unit to the tdc circuits.


20250102685. RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS, RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSHIAKI SERIZAWA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOMOYUKI YAGI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, RYOSUKE MIURA of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G01T1/17

CPC Code(s): G01T1/17



Abstract: a radiation imaging apparatus comprising: a radiation detecting panel including a plurality of pixels including a first kind of pixel and a second kind of pixel; a unit that obtains a cumulative dose information by performing dose detecting operation for reading charge of the second kind of pixel a plurality of times in a situation where radiation is irradiated and charge is accumulated in the first kind of pixel; a unit that performs processing of stopping the dose detecting operation and stopping the irradiation of radiation based on a combination of a first threshold condition and the cumulative dose information or a combination of a second threshold condition and the cumulative dose information; and a unit that reads the charge of each of the first kind of pixel and the second kind of pixel and obtains a radiation image.


20250102761. LENS DRIVING MECHANISM, LENS APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiroki OSAKA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B7/02, G02B7/04

CPC Code(s): G02B7/023



Abstract: a lens driving mechanism includes: a holding member that holds a lens and is movable in an optical axis direction; a feed screw extending in the optical axis direction; a driving unit that rotates the feed screw; a rack that comprises: a meshing portion having a first portion that meshes with the feed screw; an opposing portion having a second portion disposed opposite to the first portion with the feed screw disposed therebetween; a mounting portion connected to the holding member; and a connecting portion having an elasticity and connecting the mounting portion and the opposing portion; a first elastic member biasing the meshing portion against the feed screw with a first force; and a second elastic member biasing a first contact portion of the meshing portion and a second contact portion of the opposing portion to press against each other with a second force.


20250102762. LENS BARREL, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS, AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TOSHIMUNE NAGANO of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B7/04, G02B7/14

CPC Code(s): G02B7/04



Abstract: provided is a lens barrel having a compact size and good optical performance. a lens barrel includes a lens, a barrel that holds the lens and is movable in a direction along an optical axis, a base member that has a cylindrical shape and is positioned on an outer periphery of the barrel, a guide bar of which at least one end is fixed to the base member, and a guide unit that is fixed to the barrel by a fixing portion and has a biasing member configured to bias a first rotating element and a second rotating element to the guide bar, in which, on a plane perpendicular to the optical axis, distances between a first contact that is a point where the guide bar and the first rotating element are in contact with each other, a second contact that is a point where the guide bar and the second rotating element are in contact with each other, and the biasing member and an optical axis center are longer than a distance between a center of the guide bar and the optical axis center, as viewed along the optical axis, the guide unit overlaps the base member, and the biasing member is disposed between the first contact and the second contact.


20250102779. ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Kazuhiro TERADA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B13/00, G02B13/14, G02B15/14

CPC Code(s): G02B13/009



Abstract: a zoom lens includes in order from an object side to an image side, one or more negative lens units each having a negative refractive power, and a positive lens unit having a positive refractive power, in which the one or more negative lens units include a bn lens unit including at least one bn negative lens, in which a refractive index of the bn negative lens, an abbe number of the bn negative lens, and a partial dispersion ratio of the bn negative lens are appropriately set.


20250102781. CONVERTER LENS, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS, AND IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiroki Ebe of Utsunomiya-shi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Shinichiro Saito of Utsunomiya-shi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B13/16, G02B9/10

CPC Code(s): G02B13/16



Abstract: a converter lens according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a converter lens that has a negative refractive power and increases a focal length of an entire system. the converter lens includes a front group having a positive refractive power and a rear group having a negative refractive power, and the front group is a lens unit having a combined refractive power having a maximum positive refractive power in a case where the combined refractive power is obtained by combining a refractive power of each lens in order from the lens closest to an object toward an image side. at this time, a focal length of the front group, a focal length of the converter lens, and a lateral magnification of the converter lens when the converter lens is disposed on an image side of a master lens are determined as appropriate.


20250102783. ZOOM LENS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yasuaki Hagiwara of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B15/14, G02B15/16, G02B27/64

CPC Code(s): G02B15/1461



Abstract: a zoom lens includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens unit having a positive refractive power, a second lens unit having a negative refractive power, a third lens unit having a positive refractive power, and a rear unit that includes a plurality of lens units having negative refractive powers and a plurality of lens units having positive refractive powers, each distance between adjacent lens units changing during zooming. during zooming from a wide-angle end to a telephoto end, the first lens unit moves to the object side, and the second lens unit moves to the image side and thereafter moves to the object side. a predetermined condition is satisfied.


20250102794. OPTICAL UNIT, OPTICAL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, LIGHT-SHIELDING FILM, AND LIGHT-SHIELDING COATING MATERIAL_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): REIKO KUBOTA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G02B27/00

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0018



Abstract: an optical unit comprises a first optical element, a second optical element, a third optical element that joins the first optical element to the second optical element, and a light-shielding film containing a resin and inorganic particles, disposed in contact with edge faces of the first optical element, the second optical element and the third optical element, wherein the first optical element and/or the second optical element has a chamfered part on the joint surface side, wherein at least one of the first optical element and/or the second optical element having the chamfered part has a round part on the joint surface side, and wherein a resin ratio in the light-shielding film is 87 vol % or more and 95 vol % or less.


20250102888. OPTICAL APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KOHEI UEMURA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03B17/14, G03B5/02

CPC Code(s): G03B17/14



Abstract: an optical apparatus includes a first holder holding a first lens, and a second holder holding a second lens, the first holder and the second holder being arranged in an optical axis direction, a base member configured to hold the first holder and the second holder so that positions of the first holder and the second holder are adjustable, and an elastic member engaged with and provided between the first holder and the second holder. the elastic member biases the first holder and the second holder so that the first holder and the second holder approach each other in the optical axis direction and contact the base member.


20250102897. LENS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Fumihiro SHINOBU of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Akira MIZUMA of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yuichi KOSAKA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Shinichiro SAITO of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03B35/10, G02B15/14, G03B5/00, H04N13/236

CPC Code(s): G03B35/10



Abstract: a stereoscopic optical system includes two optical systems arranged in parallel. optical images corresponding to the two optical systems are formed on different areas in a single image sensor. each of the two optical systems includes a plurality of lens units. a distance between adjacent lens units changes when a focal length changes in each of the two optical systems. one of the plurality of lens units is a movable lens unit. a predetermined inequality is satisfied.


20250102925. PROCESSING APPARATUS AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SHIORI OTOMO of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, HIROSHI MORIKAWA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, MASATO ANZAI of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUJI ISHII of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TOMOYASU HATA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03F7/00, G03F7/20

CPC Code(s): G03F7/70725



Abstract: a processing apparatus performs a predetermined process with respect to a substrate. the apparatus includes a driver configured to drive a stage that holds the substrate, a first controller configured to operate at a first frequency and control the driver, a second controller configured to operate at a second frequency higher than the first frequency and generate a command based on a position of the stage, and a device configured to perform one of the predetermined process in response to the command and a preparation process for the predetermined process.


20250102945. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC CONDUCTIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SATORU NISHIOKA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, ATSUSHI UEMATSU of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUICHI KIKUCHI of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, HIROAKI WATANABE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YASUHIRO FUSHIMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/02, G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0233



Abstract: an electrophotographic conductive member comprising: a conductive layer provided on an outer surface of a support, wherein the conductive layer comprises a plurality of domains dispersed in a matrix, the plurality of domains comprise a crosslinked product of a second rubber and a conductive particle, an outer surface of the electrophotographic conductive member is configured of the matrix and an exposed portion of the domain exposed on the outer surface of the electrophotographic conductive member, an impedance is 1.0�10to 1.0�10� of the electrophotographic conductive member, and when specific regions are a first region and a second region, a volume resistivity r1 of a portion being not the conductive particle in the first region and a volume resistivity r2 of a portion being not the conductive particle in the second region satisfy r1>r2.


20250102946. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): ATSUSHI UEMATSU of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SATORU NISHIOKA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, HIROAKI WATANABE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/02, G03G5/05, G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0233



Abstract: provided is an electrophotographic member comprising: a substrate having a conductive surface, an elastic layer, and a surface layer, in which an impedance of the electrophotographic member is in a range of 1.0�10to 1.0�10�, the elastic layer comprises a first phase comprising at least a first rubber, and a second phase comprising a second rubber and conductive particles, a thickness of the elastic layer is 10 �m or more, the elastic layer has a matrix-domain structure in which domains composed of the second phase are dispersed in a matrix composed of the first phase in a region of 5 �m or more in a depth direction from an interface between the elastic layer and the surface layer, and the amount of the second phase in the elastic layer is greater near the surface and less in the internal region.


20250102947. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASATO MAEJIMA of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/02, G03G15/00

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0266



Abstract: third control of controlling a voltage application portion to apply, to a charging member, a voltage obtained by offsetting a first correction value with respect to a value of a voltage previously applied to the charging member is performed in a case where an absolute value of a difference is lower than a predetermined threshold and first control is previously performed, and fourth control of controlling the voltage application portion to apply, to the charging member, a voltage obtained by offsetting a second correction value with respect to a value of a voltage previously applied to the charging member is performed in a case where the absolute value of the difference is lower than the predetermined threshold and second control is previously performed.


20250102952. CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): AKINORI MITSUMATA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/08, G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0865



Abstract: a cartridge includes a first container, a filter, a second container, and a pipe. with a direction in which the first container and the second container align defined as a first direction, a longitudinal direction of the second container intersecting the first direction defined as a second direction, and a short direction of the second container intersecting the first direction and the second direction defined as a third direction, in a case where the cartridge is oriented in a predetermined direction in which the first direction is parallel to a direction of gravity and the second chamber is above the first chamber, the partition inclines downward toward a predetermined region of the filter as goes toward the predetermined region in the second direction when viewed in the third direction, and the partition extends in the third direction over the entire region in the third direction.


20250102954. CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): AKINORI MITSUMATA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/08

CPC Code(s): G03G15/0879



Abstract: a cartridge includes a first container, a filter, a second container for housing toner, and a pipe. the filter includes a partition between the first container and the second container and a held portion. with a direction in which the first and second containers align defined as a first direction, and directions perpendicular to each other on a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction defined as a second direction and a third direction, when the cartridge is positioned in an orientation in which the second chamber is above the first chamber, one of the first container and the second container includes an inclined surface that descends toward the opposing region, as viewed in the third direction, with a decreasing distance from the opposing region in the second direction, and the other container includes a holding surface. the held portion includes a first held part extending in the second direction.


20250102988. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASAHIRO MUTSUNO of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SATOSHI TOTSUKA of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TSUYOSHI MUTO of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G15/00

CPC Code(s): G03G15/6558



Abstract: if a plurality of types of papers correspond to a feature value detected by a media sensor, an image forming apparatus automatically selects, on the basis whether a type of paper is defined by a user, one from among the plurality of types of papers.


20250102994. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIDETO CHINO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/16, G03G15/00, G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1633



Abstract: provided is an image forming apparatus, including a main body capable of attaching a cartridge thereto. the main body includes: a housing provided with an opening for allowing the cartridge to pass therethrough; and an opening/closing member capable of moving between a closed position and an open position. the opening/closing member includes a first cover portion that is opposed to an end surface of the cartridge on an upstream side in an attaching direction and a second cover portion that is opposed to a top surface of the cartridge on the upstream side when the opening/closing member is located at the closed position. the opening/closing member moves to the open position by rotating downward about a rotation axis provided at a lower end of the first cover portion when the opening/closing member is located at the closed position.


20250102995. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Tomio Noguchi of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Masaaki Sato of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kenji Matsuzaka of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Koji Fujinaka of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Takao Sameshima of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Akitoshi Toyota of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Yuichiro Inaba of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Kenichi Iida of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/16, G03G15/08

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1647



Abstract: an image forming apparatus includes a first opening/closing member to move between a first closed position, where it closes an attachment portion to receive toner supplied from a toner container, and a first open position, and an operation portion provided on a front surface of an apparatus body including a photosensitive drum. a second opening/closing member is provided on a side of the front surface of the apparatus body and moves between a second closed position, where the second opening/closing member closes with respect to the apparatus body, and a second open position. an upper part of the operation portion is held by the apparatus body so a display of the operation portion faces upward and downstream in the discharge direction and so the operation portion is located most downstream in the discharge direction in an area, above the second opening/closing member, of the front surface of the apparatus body.


20250102996. DEVELOPMENT DEVICE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiroaki Nosho of Suntou-gun JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Toru Oguma of Mishima-shi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Tetsuya Numata of Suntou-gun JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/16, G03G15/08, G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1652



Abstract: there are demands for stable connections of contact points between a process cartridge, including a development device, and an image forming device. a development contact point, a first contact point, and a second contact point are disposed in this order on the inside in a perpendicular direction with respect to an insertion direction in which a development device is inserted into an image forming apparatus.


20250103000. CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TOSHIKI FUJINO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TACHIO KAWAI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TERUHIKO SASAKI of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, AKINOBU HIRAYAMA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, DAISUKE ABE of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINJIRO TOBA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKEO KAWANAMI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINICHI NISHIDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUICHI FUKUI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YASUYUKI EGAMI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1825



Abstract: [task] to further develop prior art technique.


20250103000. CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TOSHIKI FUJINO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TACHIO KAWAI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TERUHIKO SASAKI of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, AKINOBU HIRAYAMA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, DAISUKE ABE of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINJIRO TOBA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKEO KAWANAMI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINICHI NISHIDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUICHI FUKUI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YASUYUKI EGAMI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1825



Abstract: [solution] a cartridge includes a first unit, a second unit, a holding portion and a contact force receiving portion. the contact force receiving portion is capable of taking a stand-by position, a first operating position and a second operating position. the holding portion is moved from the first position to the second position, by the contact force receiving portion receiving the contact force and moving to the second operating position in the predetermined direction, in a state in which the second unit is in the separated position, the holding portion is in the first position, and the contact force receiving portion is in the first operating position.


20250103001. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CARTRIDGE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KENJI MATSUDA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KEN YOKOYAMA of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G03G21/18

CPC Code(s): G03G21/1842



Abstract: an image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body, a first unit dismountable from the apparatus main body, a second unit dismountable from the first unit, and a protective member. the first unit includes a photosensitive member, a transfer unit, and a first unit memory section. the second unit includes a development roller, a storage section that stores a developer, and a second unit memory section. the apparatus main body includes a first main body contact that is electrically connectable to the first unit memory section and a second main body contact that is electrically connectable to the second unit memory section. when the image forming apparatus is packed, the first unit and the second unit are mounted to the apparatus main body with the second unit mounted to the first unit and with the protective member mounted to the first unit and the second unit.


20250103031. SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ALLOCATION OF WORKPIECE TRANSFERS IN MULTI-MACHINE, MULTI-PROCESS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Ahmed M. Hussein of Austin TX US for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G05B19/418

CPC Code(s): G05B19/41865



Abstract: some devices, systems, and methods receive a production-system description that describes respective operations that can be performed on workpieces by each of a plurality of machines and that describes capabilities of one or more robots to transfer the workpieces to and from each of the plurality of machines; receive a process description that describes at least one sequence of process operations to be performed on a workpiece; construct a plurality of transfer chains by recursively generating transfer chains based on a production-system state, the process description, and on the production-system description; and select a particular transfer chain of the plurality of transfer chains based on one or more selection criteria.


20250103165. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME, AND PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKERU IMAMURA of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/041

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0418



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes a touch panel control unit configured to output a first signal in a case where an operation on a touch panel is received, and a first control unit configured to control the touch panel, wherein, in a case where an operation is received when a power mode of the information processing apparatus is a power saving mode, based on a return signal based on the first signal, the power mode of the information processing apparatus returns from the power saving mode to a standby mode in which power is supplied at least to the first control unit, and wherein, in a case where an operation is received when a power mode of the information processing apparatus is the standby mode, the first control unit executes a function of the touch panel based on the first signal.


20250103200. PLAYBACK APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKU OGASAWARA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/0487, G06F3/04815, G06F3/0484, G06T15/20

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0487



Abstract: a playback apparatus includes one or more memories storing instructions, and one or more processors executing the instructions to play back a virtual viewpoint image from a predetermined start timecode to a predetermined end timecode, the virtual viewpoint image being generated using three-dimensional shape data generated from images captured from a plurality of positions and virtual viewpoint information, control the virtual viewpoint information, and initialize timecode of the virtual viewpoint image to the predetermined start timecode in response to an end of playback of the virtual viewpoint image, wherein the virtual viewpoint information is controlled differently in playing back the virtual viewpoint image and in initializing the timecode.


20250103252. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING METHOD OF PROPERLY SETTING SHEET ON SHEET TRAY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Eri Okuda of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, G06K15/00, G06K15/16

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1205



Abstract: an image forming apparatus that stores sheet information in which setting methods enabling setting of a sheet tray are associated with each sheet tray for a specific sheet which can be set on a sheet tray by methods. a sheet size of a sheet which can be set on a sheet tray designated by a print, the sheet size being a sheet size designated by the print job, is set for the sheet tray designated by the print job. if the sheet size set for the designated sheet tray is a sheet size of the specific sheet, a guidance about a setting method enabling setting of a sheet of the designated sheet size on the designated sheet tray is displayed based on the sheet size set for the designated sheet tray and the sheet information.


20250103254. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROKI ITO of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1221



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes an operation acceptance unit configured to accept an operation from a user, a control unit configured to accept a signal from the operation acceptance unit, a generation unit configured to accept a signal from the operation acceptance unit and generate a recovery signal, and a power source control unit configured to shift, based on the recovery signal, a power state of the information processing apparatus from a first power state in which the control unit is not energized to a second power state in which the control unit is energized, in which in the second power state, the generation unit does not generate the recovery signal even when the signal from the operation acceptance unit is accepted in the second power state, and the generation unit generates the recovery signal when the signal from the operation acceptance unit is accepted in the first power state.


20250103255. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SEIJIRO IMAI of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12, G06T7/00, G06T7/90

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1234



Abstract: even in a case where a print job is interrupted, whether there is a periodic image defect over a plurality of scanned images is determined. an image forming apparatus according to the present disclosure acquires data on a scanned image obtained by reading a printing material on which a pattern image is formed, detects a periodic image defect from the data, identifies a component of an image forming apparatus that has caused the image defect based on a period of the detected image defect, and in a case where a job of forming the pattern image on a plurality of printing materials is interrupted, resumes forming the pattern image from the beginning of the job.


20250103256. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KOJI YASUZAKI of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, NAOYA WATANABE of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1245



Abstract: an information processing apparatus connected to an image forming apparatus includes a determination unit for determining whether pieces of setting information respectively set to a plurality of pieces of image data included in a same page to be printed by the image forming apparatus are common, and a control unit for converting at least a part of the pieces of image data in the plurality of pieces of image data, in a case where the determination unit determines that the pieces of setting information respectively set to the plurality of pieces of image data are not common.


20250103257. PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRINTING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): FUMIAKI HIROSE of Meerbusch DE for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1257



Abstract: disclosed is a printing apparatus for requesting generation of image data, i.e. bitmap data, by an information processing apparatus when a sheet type of a color profile designated in a print job does not match a sheet type detected by the printing apparatus.


20250103258. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): NOBUAKI MIYAHARA of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/1257



Abstract: in an image forming apparatus, in a case where a mode of storing print data received by a reception unit and printing the stored print data after acceptance of a print instruction from a user is set and a format of the received print data is a first format, control is performed to store the print data in the first format in a first storage unit, and in a case where the mode is set and the format of the received print data is a second format, control is performed to store the print data in the second format in the second storage unit.


20250103259. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOSHIRO MIHIRA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/12

CPC Code(s): G06F3/126



Abstract: based on a fact that a communication apparatus discovered firstly by a search is an apparatus of a first type, a predetermined communication with the communication apparatus discovered firstly by the search is executed without displaying, after the search processing is executed, a selection screen for accepting selection of one of a plurality of communication apparatuses from a user. based on a fact that the communication apparatus discovered firstly by the search is an apparatus of a second type different from the first type, the selection screen is displayed, the plurality of communication apparatuses discovered by the search are displayed on the selection screen, and the predetermined communication with the communication apparatus selected by the user from the plurality of communication apparatuses displayed on the selection screen is executed.


20250103838. PRINTING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiroshi Suzuki of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06K15/16, G06K15/02

CPC Code(s): G06K15/16



Abstract: a printing system includes: a data controller; and a printing controller. the data controller includes a transmission control unit configured to set, as a group, a piece of image data corresponding to a predetermined unit so as to satisfy a condition and perform transmission control for transmitting data corresponding to the group to the printing controller, wherein the condition is that a size of an image in a conveyance direction is greater than or equal to a threshold.


20250103839. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINTING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUTO KAJIWARA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUGO MOCHIZUKI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06K15/02, B41J2/21

CPC Code(s): G06K15/1823



Abstract: an image processing apparatus comprises an acquisition unit configured to acquire data of an image; and a generation unit configured to generate color separation data as data of a printing image including a first region and a second region based on the data of the image, wherein the generation unit generates the color separation data including first data for discharging, to the first region, first ink and a first reactive liquid that reacts with the first ink, and second data for discharging, to the second region, second ink and a second reactive liquid that has reactivity higher than reactivity of the first reactive liquid and reacts with the second ink.


20250103841. IMAGE READING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROMU SHIMIZU of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, AKIRA OTAKE of Ibaraki JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06K15/02, B41J2/21, H04N1/00, H04N1/047

CPC Code(s): G06K15/1878



Abstract: an image reading apparatus includes a reading unit for reading an image formed on a sheet, a reference member for performing shading correction, and a moving mechanism including a drive source, a cam to be rotated by the drive source, and a moving member that abuts against the cam, wherein, with a conveying direction of the sheet being a first direction, a width direction of the sheet intersecting the first direction being a second direction, and a direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction being a third direction, the moving mechanism is configured to be operable to move the reading unit to a first position and a second position that is different from the first position in position in the third direction.


20250103842. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKAYUKI YAMADA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINJIRO HORI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KOUTA MURASAWA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUYA OGASAWARA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUFUMI KONDO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06K15/02

CPC Code(s): G06K15/1878



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes: an acquisition unit that acquires information of a color gamut reproducible by a printing unit that prints the commercial material; a generation unit that generates a plurality of commercial material data based on the accepted contents, the accepted designation of the impression, and the accepted condition of the commercial material; and a display unit that displays a commercial material image based on the generated plurality of commercial material data. the commercial material image is an image represented by data specified based on the accepted designation of the impression from a plurality of data generated from the plurality of commercial material data based on the acquired information of the color gamut.


20250104189. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING DEFINITION OF IMAGE GROUP USING MACHINE LEARNING, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YOTA UEHARA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T3/4053, G06T5/50, G06T5/60

CPC Code(s): G06T3/4053



Abstract: an image processing apparatus in which super-resolution process for an image to be inferred using a learned model can be executed at a constant inference accuracy without reducing processing efficiency of a learning process. first and second image groups are frame groups of two moving images respectively generated by simultaneously shooting the same subject with different resolutions and frame rates. an image group is collected from the first image group based on an image whose definition is to be enhanced every time the image whose definition is to be enhanced is acquired from the second image group. when the collected image group is suitable as the teacher image group, a first learned model generated using the collected image group is selected as the learned model. otherwise, a second learned model generated in advance using a previously-collected image group is selected as the learned model.


20250104194. IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Norihito HIASA of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T5/60, G06T5/50, G06T7/13

CPC Code(s): G06T5/60



Abstract: an image processing method includes generating a first residual image based on a first image using a machine learning model, and a third image based on a fourth image and an absolute value of the first residual image. the fourth image is the first image or an image based on the first image. where a second image is a sum of the fourth image and the first residual image, a signal value of each pixel in the third image is set to a value closer to a signal value of a pixel in the fourth image corresponding to each pixel in the third image than a signal value of a pixel in the second image corresponding to each pixel in the third image as a non-zero absolute value of a signal value of a pixel in the first residual image corresponding to each pixel in the third image decreases.


20250104200. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SHINGO ISOBE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T5/70

CPC Code(s): G06T5/70



Abstract: an image processing apparatus comprising: one or more memories storing instructions; and one or more processors executing the instructions to: execute first setting processing for setting a reduced region in an image; execute second setting processing for setting an estimation region in the image based on the reduced region; execute estimation processing for estimating a noise characteristic of the estimation region; and execute noise reduction processing that reduces noise in the reduced region of the image according to a parameter based on the noise characteristic, wherein in the second setting processing, when a surface area of the reduced region is smaller than a threshold surface area, the estimation region is set to be at least as large as the threshold surface area.


20250104201. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SHINGO ISOBE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T5/70, G06T5/50, G06T5/60, G06T7/80, G06T7/90

CPC Code(s): G06T5/70



Abstract: an image processing apparatus comprising: one or more memories storing instructions; and one or more processors executing the instructions to: execute image processing of an obtained input image via a trained model including a first parameter obtained by training on an image noise characteristic, reduce noise of an input image subjected to the image processing via a second parameter, combine the input image and an input image with the noise reduced on a basis of a third parameter, and in a case of changing one of the first parameter, the second parameter, and the third parameter, change and set a parameter to be changed on a basis of one of a control amount and preset reference data across a plurality of input images successively obtained.


20250104250. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL APPARATUS, SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD OF IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hironao ITO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T7/194, G06T7/11, G06T7/174

CPC Code(s): G06T7/194



Abstract: an image processing apparatus obtains a plurality of captured images obtained by image capturing of a plurality of image capturing units, extracts foreground regions from the plurality of captured images by a background difference method, and generates background images used in the background difference method while updating the background images based on the plurality of captured images. in the generation, the background images are updated according to an update method of the background images set for each of groups to which the plurality of image capturing units are classified based on targets of interest of the respective image capturing units in the image capturing, by using the captured images obtained by one or a plurality of the image capturing units included in the group.


20250104293. IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HITOSHI NISHITANI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KIYOKATSU IKEMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T11/00, G06T3/40, G06T17/00

CPC Code(s): G06T11/00



Abstract: a system includes a capturing apparatus, an external apparatus, and a recording apparatus, wherein the capturing apparatus includes a capturing unit configured to capture a plurality of two-dimensional images having parallax according to an instruction from among instructions of a plurality of types, wherein at least any one of the capturing apparatus and the external apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire the captured plurality of two-dimensional images regardless of a type of the instruction, and a first generation unit configured to generate an image according to the type of the instruction based on the acquired plurality of two-dimensional images, and wherein the recording apparatus records the captured plurality of two-dimensional images in an association manner.


20250104312. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YASUKO KATO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T11/60, G06F3/12, G06T3/40, G06T5/50, G06T7/40

CPC Code(s): G06T11/60



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes an obtainment unit configured to obtain a seamless texture that is an image object in a predetermined size unit, an adjustment unit configured to adjust the size of the seamless texture so that the seamless texture is continuous between an end part of a predetermined disposition region of image data as a printing target and an end part of an adjacent region that is adjacent to the end part in a case where the seamless texture is arranged side by side in the disposition region, and a disposition unit configured to dispose the seamless texture adjusted by the adjustment unit side by side in the disposition region.


20250104315. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKAYUKI YAMADA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, SHINJIRO HORI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KOUTA MURASAWA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUYA OGASAWARA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUFUMI KONDO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T11/60, G06V30/418

CPC Code(s): G06T11/60



Abstract: the first commercial material data and the second commercial material data to be displayed are commercial material data of a combination in which a similarity of content is highest, and a similarity of the brand design is highest among a plurality of combinations obtained from the plurality of generated commercial material data and the plurality of generated commercial material data.


20250104316. IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Jumpei Takeichi of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Hiroyasu Kunieda of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Takayuki Yamada of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T11/60

CPC Code(s): G06T11/60



Abstract: an image processing apparatus includes: an obtaining unit configured to obtain album information forming an album; a display control unit configured to display an editing screen for editing the album on a display based on the album information; and a recommendation unit configured to make a removal recommendation in the editing screen based on the album information, the removal recommendation being a recommendation to remove an image from an image group used in the album.


20250104320. SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROYUKI OKAMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T13/40, G06F3/01

CPC Code(s): G06T13/40



Abstract: a system including one or more computers includes one or more memories storing instructions, and one or more processors capable of executing the instructions causing the system to execute control of a movement of an avatar in a virtual space, wherein, as the control of the movement, restriction of a movement of an avatar based on detection data of a user corresponding to the avatar is executed according to either a movement restriction mode for restricting a movement of an avatar or an input restriction mode for restricting input from a user.


20250106052. CONTENT GENERATION APPARATUS AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR REGISTERING INFORMATION IN BLOCKCHAIN USING AUDIO DATA IN VIDEO FILE, AND CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREFOR_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Keisuke TANAKA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Naohiko TSUCHIDA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Daiyu UENO of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Minoru SAKAIDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi FUJITA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, Keiichiro KUBO of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04L9/00, H04L9/32

CPC Code(s): H04L9/50



Abstract: provided is a content generation apparatus capable of reducing a processing load of generating a hash value to be registered in a blockchain in a configuration using audio data in video files. an image pickup apparatus generates a video file including video data, audio data, and metadata, and generates a hash value from the audio data and the metadata. the image pickup apparatus transmits the video file and the hash value to a management system that registers the hash value and the metadata in a blockchain.


20250106071. COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROTO TAMAKI of Saitama JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, MASARU TOMABECHI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04L25/02, H04L25/03

CPC Code(s): H04L25/0272



Abstract: a communication apparatus includes a differential transmission path formed of a first electrode and a second electrode to perform wireless communication with another communication apparatus through an electromagnetic field coupling, and a communication unit configured to transmit a signal to the differential transmission path or receive a signal from the differential transmission path, wherein a first end of the differential transmission path is connected to the communication unit and a second end of the differential transmission path is terminated by a termination member, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are each formed in a substantially arc shape about a predetermined axis, the substantially arc shapes of the first electrode and the second electrode being arranged as an outside and an inside, respectively, and wherein a filter portion is provided on the differential transmission path.


20250106326. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INSPECTOR, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INSPECTOR_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SATOSHI YOSHIDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00, G06T7/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00087



Abstract: an information processing apparatus is connectable to at least a printer and an inspector that performs inspection of a printed material printed with the printer. the information processing apparatus includes: a reception unit that receives a job setting for received print data; a generation unit that generates image data in which pixel information is added to the print data; and a transmitter unit that transmits the image data. in response to the reception unit receiving a predetermined job setting, the generation unit assigns pixel information indicating exclusion from the inspection by the inspector to a pixel in an image area provided in the job setting.


20250106330. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUKI KANAGAWA of Chiba JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00413



Abstract: an image processing apparatus includes a display control unit that causes, in a case where a first operation for scrolling a predetermined area of a screen displayed on a display unit is accepted, the predetermined area of the screen to be scrolled, wherein, in a case where a setting to disable acceptance of the first operation on the screen is enabled, the display control unit displays a screen on which a second operation, different from the first operation, for scrolling the predetermined area of the screen is acceptable.


20250106334. STORAGE MEDIUM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): AKIHIKO TOKUDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00639



Abstract: a method of controlling an information processing apparatus includes acquiring information on a function of setting a folding position of a sheet to be folded in three-part folding processing performed by a sheet processing apparatus included in the printing apparatus, and performing display control to display, on a display unit, a screen in which the folding position is settable based on the acquired information.


20250106335. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KEN ISHII of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YUKI IGARASHI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, MASASHI NEGISHI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00649



Abstract: an information processing apparatus includes: an obtainment unit configured to obtain a characteristic value of a fed printing medium; and a determination unit configured to determine the fed printing medium as an unlearned printing medium in a case where the characteristic value obtained by the obtainment unit does not correspond to any of multiple types of printing media determined in advance.


20250106337. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROAKI KOBAYASHI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KANTA KUMAGAI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00824



Abstract: a control method for an information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus being capable of communicating with a server, the server being capable of communicating with an image processing apparatus, the method comprising: receiving setting of information about scanning; transmitting, to the server, scan-job setting information based on the received setting of information about scanning; and acquiring scan data from the server, the scan data being generated through the scanning performed by the image processing apparatus based on the scan-job setting information, wherein the acquired scan data is displayed in a predetermined area on a display unit of the information processing apparatus.


20250106339. CONTROL METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): RYO TAKABA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YU MATSUMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/00962



Abstract: a program is provided for executing, in a case where a predetermined setting for permitting a predetermined application program to use a location-based service is not set to be enabled in a first information processing apparatus, first processing for setting the predetermined setting to be enabled, based on an os of the first information processing apparatus being a first version and the predetermined setting not being set to be enabled in the first information processing apparatus.


20250106341. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, PRINTING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiroshi Kikuchi of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/387, H04N1/00

CPC Code(s): H04N1/3875



Abstract: an information processing apparatus that is capable of communicating with a printing apparatus including a printing section that prints an image on a sheet and a plurality of sheet feeders that hold the sheets. a size of the sheet used for the printing is displayed on a basic settings sheet. a desired sheet feeder can be selected from the sheet feeders on a pamphlet preparation wizard. in a case where the desired sheet feeder is selected on the pamphlet preparation wizard, a size of sheets accommodated in the desired sheet feeder is reflected on the size of the sheet, which is displayed on the basic settings sheet.


20250106344. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YUICHIRO SHIBUYA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N1/60

CPC Code(s): H04N1/6033



Abstract: a method for an information processing apparatus, includes obtaining an execution result of color validation, and displaying an execution schedule of the color validation, wherein, in the displaying, the execution schedule is displayed for a user to identify a color validation result and whether the color validation is executed based on the obtained execution result of the color validation, and the execution schedule is displayed for the user to identify a task in which the color validation has not been executed even though the task has passed a scheduled date and time.


20250106352. IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND IMAGING CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yasushi OHWA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N5/91, H04N23/62, H04N23/80

CPC Code(s): H04N5/91



Abstract: an imaging control apparatus includes a processor configured to generate first image data for provisional recording in a nonvolatile memory from an output of an image sensor configured to perform imaging, control first processing from the imaging to the provisional recording, generate second image data for final recording by performing second processing for the first image data read out of the nonvolatile memory, and control the first processing so that an average writing rate of the first image data in the provisional recording can be equal to or higher than a speed based on an imaging rate of the image sensor.


20250106361. IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM AND VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Tsukasa FUJITA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N7/18, B60Q9/00, B60R1/26, G06V20/58

CPC Code(s): H04N7/183



Abstract: an image capturing system enabling rear monitoring of vehicle and cargo bed monitoring by one image capturing apparatus comprising: an image capturing apparatus disposed in a vehicle provided with a cargo area; and a display image generation unit configured to output image data generated by the image capturing apparatus to an image display unit, wherein the image capturing apparatus is disposed in such a manner that a first region in the rear of the vehicle and a second region including the cargo area can be imaged simultaneously.


20250106499. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SMOOTHLY ALLOCATING USER-INTENDED FUNCTION TO OPERATION TERMINAL, CONTROL METHOD FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SEISHIRO IWAHORI of Tochigi JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/63, G06F3/01, G06T17/00, H04N23/667

CPC Code(s): H04N23/635



Abstract: an information processing apparatus capable of smoothly allocating a function intended by a user to an operation terminal is provided. the information processing apparatus is communicably connected to an operation terminal including an input unit that performs an input operation for an image of a virtual space and performs a specified function in response to the input operation. the information processing apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to function as a position obtaining unit that obtains position information relating to a position of the operation terminal, and a changing unit that is capable of changing the function of the input unit to be performed by the input operation in accordance with the position information obtained by the position obtaining unit.


20250106500. IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROKI MARUTA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/63, G08B5/36

CPC Code(s): H04N23/635



Abstract: an image capturing apparatus comprises: an output unit that outputs an image based on a captured image to an external apparatus; a receiving unit that receives a tally signal indicating an image being distributed from the external apparatus; a notification unit; and a control unit that controls the notification unit to perform notification based on the tally signal received by the receiving unit. the control unit controls the notification unit to perform different notifications in a first case where the tally signal received by the receiving unit indicates an image with a first angle of view and in a second case where the tally signal received by the receiving unit indicates an image with a second angle of view different from the first angle of view.


20250106502. IMAGING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): SHOMA MIZUTANI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/60, H04N23/73

CPC Code(s): H04N23/64



Abstract: an imaging device includes an actuator, a light shielding curtain configured to operate by receiving a supply of motive power generated by the actuator to control exposure to an imaging element, a vibration unit configured to generate vibration by receiving a supply of the motive power generated by the actuator, and a switching unit configured to supply the motive power of the actuator to the light shielding curtain in a case where a mechanical shutter is used, and to supply the motive power of the actuator to the vibration unit in a case where an electronic shutter is used.


20250106513. CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TSUBASA IMAIZUMI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/695, H04N23/611, H04N23/66

CPC Code(s): H04N23/695



Abstract: a control device includes: a processor; and a memory storing a program which, when executed by the processor, causes the control device to: control a shooting direction of a plurality of second image-capturing devices so as to face a shooting object corresponding to the shooting object of the first image-capturing device, wherein in a case in which a shooting direction of the first image-capturing device is changed from a direction facing a first object to a direction facing a second object, a shooting direction of second image-capturing devices included in a first group is not changed from a direction facing a third object corresponding to the first object, and a shooting direction of second image-capturing devices included in a second group is changed from the direction facing the third object, to a direction facing a fourth object corresponding to the second object.


20250106514. DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASAHARU YAMAGISHI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04N23/695, H04N23/611, H04N23/661, H04N23/69

CPC Code(s): H04N23/695



Abstract: a display control apparatus used in an image capture system which includes a first and second image capture apparatuses is disclosed. in the image capture system, a subject that is a tracking target of the second image capture apparatus and an angle of view of the second image capture apparatus are controlled based on information related to the first image capture apparatus. the display control apparatus generates an image for display that is different from an image captured by the first image capture apparatus and an image captured by the second image capture apparatus and outputs the image for display. the display control apparatus generates, as the image for display, an image indicating the subject that is the tracking target of the second image capture apparatus and the angle of view of the second image capture apparatus.


20250106580. IMAGING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): KEITA NAGAI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, OSAMU HARADA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H04S7/00, G10L25/51, H04N13/189, H04N13/207, H04R1/02, H04R3/00, H04R5/027, H04S3/00

CPC Code(s): H04S7/30



Abstract: an imaging apparatus includes an imaging circuit and at least one cpu or at least one circuit configured to realize the functions of the following units: a conversion unit configured to convert a sound signal acquired by a microphone including a plurality of microphone elements disposed at respective predetermined angles into stereophonic sound data; an extraction unit configured to extract a sound signal of a specific sound source from the sound signal acquired by the microphone and convert the sound signal of the specific sound source into omnidirectional data of the stereophonic sound data; a combination processing unit configured to combine the stereophonic sound data and the omnidirectional data; and a recording unit configured to record sound data output from the combination processing unit and image data acquired by the imaging circuit.


20250106981. TECHNIQUE FOR FACILITATING MOUNTING OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ONTO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, OPTICAL SENSOR, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): MASAYOSHI TAKAHASHI of Shizuoka JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H05K1/02, G03G15/00, H05K1/11

CPC Code(s): H05K1/0266



Abstract: a printed circuit board comprises a substrate and an electrically conductive pattern. the pattern includes an electrode pad and a first teaching pattern that teaches a mountable range of an electronic component and includes a first line and a second line. the electronic component includes a first side surface extending in a first direction. the first line and the second line extend in the first direction. in a second direction, the first side surface is between the first line and the second line. in the first direction, the first line and the second line are each in a position different from that of the first side surface.


20250106998. PRINTED WIRING BOARD, PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TAKASHI NUMAGI of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, HISAYUKI TAMURA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H05K1/11, H05K1/18

CPC Code(s): H05K1/116



Abstract: a printed wiring board is aboard over which a first element having first signal terminals and a second element having second signal terminals are mountable, and comprises: first wirings, second wirings, and vias to electrically connect the first signal terminals and the second signal terminals, the first wirings and the second wirings are connected via the vias provided at intersections of the first wirings and the second wirings in a plan view viewed in a direction perpendicular to a main surface of the printed wiring board, an angle � formed by the first wirings and the second wirings in the plan view is greater than 90� and less than 180�, and an angle � formed by a first straight line passing through centers of the vias adjacent to each other and a second straight line passing through the first wiring in the plan view is arctan(sin �).


20250107257. ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND EQUIPMENT_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): YU KATASE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146, H01L23/00

CPC Code(s): H10F39/804



Abstract: an electronic component comprising a base, an electronic device including a first surface having a region facing the base and a second surface on an opposite side to the first surface, a support arranged between the electronic device and the base, a conductive wire connecting a first terminal arranged in the second surface and a second terminal arranged in a third surface of the base, and a resin member arranged to cover the conductive wire, is provided. the support includes a fourth surface facing the first surface, a fifth surface on an opposite side to the fourth surface and a side surface. the resin member covers at least part of the side surface, and the support includes a chamfered portion between the side surface and at least one of the fourth principal surface and the fifth principal surface.


20250107260. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION SYSTEM, MOVING BODY, AND EQUIPMENT_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROSHI SEKINE of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUHIRO MORIMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KOSEI UEHIRA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H10F39/807



Abstract: a photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface being a light incidence surface; photoelectric conversion elements including avalanche photodiode provided on the substrate; and a separation portion which separates the photoelectric conversion elements. each photoelectric conversion element includes a first semiconductor region of a first conductivity type which constitutes the avalanche photodiode and a second semiconductor region of a second conductivity type which constitutes the avalanche photodiode, the separation portion includes a conductor and an insulator which is provided between the photoelectric conversion element and the conductor, the photoelectric conversion apparatus further comprises a third semiconductor region of the second conductivity type which encloses the insulator, and a thickness of the insulator is greater than a sum of a thickness of the third semiconductor region and a thickness of the insulator.


20250107264. APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND MOVING BODY_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA of Tokyo JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KAZUHIRO MORIMOTO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01L27/146

CPC Code(s): H10F39/811



Abstract: an apparatus includes a plurality of avalanche photodiodes, a plurality of transistors connected to the plurality of avalanche photodiodes and configured to control occurrence of avalanche multiplication, a first wiring layer configured to transmit a control signal to be input to gates of the plurality of transistors, and a second wiring layer configured to read signals from the avalanche photodiodes, wherein the plurality of avalanche photodiodes includes a first group of avalanche photodiodes arranged in a first direction, wherein the plurality of transistors includes a first group of transistors connected to the first group of avalanche photodiodes, wherein the first wiring layer is connected in common to the first group of transistors, and wherein the first wiring layer has a thickness greater than a thickness of the second wiring layer.


20250107351. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, DISPLAY APPARATUS, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): TETSUO TAKAHASHI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, KOJI ISHIZUYA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, EISUKE GOMMORI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, RYO SATO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, TAKAYUKI ITO of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha, YOJIRO MATSUDA of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H10K59/122, H10K59/80

CPC Code(s): H10K59/122



Abstract: a semiconductor device includes a first electrode disposed over an element substrate, an insulating layer covering an end of the first electrode, an organic layer disposed over the first electrode and the insulating layer, and a second electrode disposed over the organic layer. the insulating layer includes a step portion and a steeply inclined portion, and a distance from the step portion to a contact portion where the first electrode and the organic layer are in contact is greater than a distance from the step portion to the steeply inclined portion. in a cross section, a height of the steeply inclined portion is greater than a thickness from the first electrode to the first light-emitting layer in the contact portion, and a depth of the step portion is greater than the height of the steeply inclined portion and smaller than a thickness of the organic layer in the contact portion.


[[20250107430. LIGHT EMITTING COMPOSITION, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGING APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, LIGHTING APPARATUS, MOVING BODY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(canon kabushiki kaisha)]]

Inventor(s): YUTAKA TANI of Kanagawa JP for canon kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H10K85/30, C09K11/02, C09K11/06, H10K50/12, H10K71/13, H10K85/10, H10K85/60

CPC Code(s): H10K85/342



Abstract: a light emitting composition or the like that can improve the emission quantum yield of dopant emission and reduce the light emission of a host. the light emitting composition contains a specific organometallic complex, a specific fluorene oligomer, and a polymer host material.


CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications on March 27th, 2025

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